2022 County Commission and County Sheriff Forums
2022-09-26 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Brookings City and County Government Center, 520 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Candidate forums are held by the Public Affairs Committee of the Brooking Area Chamber of Commerce. These forums provide those seeking elected positions a fair and open method to express their views so community members can understand their positions and make informed voting choices.
The County Commission forum will begin at 9:00 AM. The County Sheriff forum will begin at approximately 10:15 AM. Both will be broadcast on the local channel.
County Commission Candidates
(THREE SEATS AVAILABLE)
Shawn Hostler (R)
Kelly VanderWal (R)
Larry Jensen (I)
Timothy Bauer (I)
Gretchen Weible (R)
County Sheriff Candidates
(ONE SEAT AVAILABLE)
Jeff Kollars (R)
Martin “Marty” Stanwick (I)
To assist us in organizing questions and ensuring all relevant topics are covered, please email your questions for candidates at least 24 hours ahead of time (info@brookingschamber.org).

The Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce is not a political action committee nor is it an arm of local government; we do not endorse political candidates at any level of government. We are privileged and proud to play a role in the democratic process.

Storytime at Brookings Public Library
2022-09-26 10:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join Brookings Public Library for storytime featuring traditional books, songs, and take-home crafts paired with apps, video clips, and more!

After School Maker Studio
2022-09-26 15:00 - 17:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $5.50 ($4.40 members )
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
The space, designed by children for children, will inspire all makers. Daily experiences foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and paint to name a few. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them.
If you are a member, please remember to sign in or register to create an account (top right corner) to receive your 20% off member discount. Want to become a member? Check out the Members tab on our website!

Brookings Family Bash
2022-09-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Celebrate the power of family at Dakota Nature Park! Enjoy a free meal, free activities, and a free take home bag. Lawn chairs are welcome!
No pets please.

Mini Makers - Moon Sand
2022-09-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members)
In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.

After School Maker Studio
2022-09-27 15:00 - 17:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $5.50 ($4.40 members)
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
The space, designed by children for children, will inspire all makers. Daily experiences foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and paint to name a few. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them.
If you are a member, please remember to sign in or register to create an account (top right corner) to receive your 20% off member discount. Want to become a member? Check out the Members tab on our website!

BHS Boys & Girls Soccer vs. Sioux Falls Washington
2022-09-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Sioux Falls Washington Warriors!
4pm – Girls Varsity and Boys JV
6pm – Boys Varsity and Girls JV

BHS Volleyball vs. Watertown
2022-09-27 16:30 - 21:30 | Brookings High School Auxiliary Gym, 530 Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Watertown Arrows!

4:30pm – 9th Grade (Jostad Gym) & JV
5:30pm – 10th Grade
7:00pm – Varsity

Family STEAM Night - Brookings Public Library
2022-09-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join Brookings Public Library as theyexplore the amazing worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics with hands-on experiments for the whole family!

Beginner Stained Glass Class - Sept. 27/28th
2022-09-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join artists Laurel Wengler and Ginny Winks at the BAC for a beginner stained glass experience. students will learn how to cut glass, copper foil, and solder to create 3 different stain glass pieces. This class will take place for 2 hours, 2 days in a row, and you will have the opportunity to create 3 pieces. Spaces are limited, so don’t hesitate to sign up! All supplies included in the cost of the class

Trivia Tuesday
2022-09-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm.
Table are limited so we suggest getting here early to grab yours! Trivia is 21+.

Caregiver & Littles Active Group
2022-09-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
All are welcome for the caregiver and littles active group brought to you by Avera Behavioral Health. We hope to see you at this flexible active opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, walk, play, do yoga and make new friends.
Carrier and carrier checks will be available. Activities will be geared toward youth ages 0-5.
Meet on the front lawn of the Children’s Museum of South Dakota Wednesdays from 8:15-9:00 am. Grant funds made available through United Way, Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, and Brookings COVID-19 Relief Fund.
For more information call Nikki at Avera Behavioral Health of Brookings at 605-692-8092

Coffee with Vets
2022-09-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Kool Beans
Join us at Kool Beans for Coffee with Vets every Third Wednesday at 11am, where we’ll discuss programs and topics of interest to the Veteran community. Free coffee, camaraderie and guest speakers.

Wall Street Wednesday
2022-09-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Drink like a capitalist at this dynamic draft beer stock exchange at WLBC! Opening bell rings at 7 PM, all draft prices start to fall and only rise when a beer is ordered. You set the price at Wall Street Wednesday – the most dynamic happy hour in Brookings! Closing bell rings at 10 PM.

Playful Preschoolers - Dinosaurs
2022-09-29 08:30 - 11:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members )
Preschool camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!

BHS Boys Varsity Golf Triangular
2022-09-29 11:00 | Brookings Country Club, 2180 Clubhouse drive, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Mitchell Kernels and Sioux Falls Washington Warriors!

Authentic Networking - Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce
2022-09-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Do you dread attending “Networking Events”? Connie Schroeder discusses Authentic Networking, no more boring, fake conversations! Networking that works and is fun!
Tickets are $15 for Chamber members, $20 for non-members. Ticket includes a beverage (beer or soda/water) to sip on through the training. Space is limited to 35 individuals.
Stick around after the training for a Connect 2140 social “Oktoberfest Beer + Bingo” to practice your new skills with opportunity to win a Yeti cooler!

Oktoberfest Beer + Bingo [Networking]
2022-09-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce and young professionals of the Brookings area at Wooden Legs Brewing Company and celebrate Oktoberfest in true Brookings fashion – local beer! Along with the brews, we’ll have some bingo networking to allow you to meet new people in a fun, interactive way.
Not comfortable with networking? Be sure to check out the Networking Training with Connie Schroeder starting at 3:00 pm. Space is limited so register ASAP!
Bring a friend (or two, or three!)- we can’t wait to see you there!

Connie Gisi Exhibition Opening Reception
2022-09-29 17:30 - 18:30 | SD
ABOUT CONNIE GISI
Drawing, painting, and the love of animals and the outdoors, have been a part of Connie Gisi’s life since childhood. Her mission is to put on paper or canvas what others pass by, but don’t actually see.
She paints Plein Air (French term for painting in nature), or from photos she has personally taken. Living in Northeastern South Dakota, keeps her in the studio during winter months, so she always tries to keep the freshness of Plein Air. Connie works in oils, watercolor, pastels, pen & ink and just about anything that makes a mark. Subjects range from landscapes, animals portraits to things in between… she does commissions.One of her paintings was published in South Dakota Magazine for winning first place the SD Waters Competition.
She is a member of SD Artists Alliance with 8 paintings in a show at the Sioux Falls Airport FSD Gallerie. In 2017 she was active in numerous regional Plein Air shows and received the Artist’s Choice Award at the Harvey Dunn Plein Air event in DeSmet, SD. Connie Gisi was the recipient of the People’s Choice Award at the Paint the Prairie Plein Air event in Watertown, SD.

SDSU Family Weekend
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-02 | SD
Family Weekend at South Dakota State University is a great way to spend quality time with your student! Choose your own adventure and explore the best that SDSU and the Brookings community have to offer. See the full schedule and register at sdstate.edu/familyweekend.

Caregiver-Child Playgroup
2022-09-30 09:00 - 09:45 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 0-2 | Family Style | $10 ($8 members)
These playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play. It also helps families connect with one another and valuable community resources.
This 4-week series begins September 9 and runs Fridays 9:00-9:45 am at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. The $10 registration covers all four sessions. Scholarships available. Questions? Call Carrie Benson 605-692-6700 X236.
Thank you to Brookings Avera Behavioral Health and Brookings Area United Way for this partnership.

SDSU Women's Soccer vs. Denver
2022-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on Denver at the Fishback Soccer Complex! Purchase tickets online here.

Trivia Night at the Library
2022-09-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Do you know what species of lizard is the largest in the world? Could you guess the name of Abraham Lincoln’s wife? Gather your friends and put your minds to the test in our general knowledge trivia night. Study up and join us at 6:30 pm.
This is a non-pub pub-quiz, so ages 16 and up are invited to join. Please contact the Library to register your team of 4 or fewer

Nathan Hults LIVE at the Comedy Room
2022-09-30 19:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Sean Leary & Wooden Legs Brewing Company are proud to present: The Comedy Room!
Presented by Shane Andersen Brookings Home Team pwrd by Century 21 Krogman & Co.
When: Friday, September 30th 7pm
Where: Wooden Legs Brewing Company – 309 5th St Ste 100, Brookings, SD 57006
Headliner: Nathan Hults
Nathan Hults is the epitome of “Male Pattern Boldness”.
Performing since the age of 7.
He has perfected his positive and high energy storytelling with quick wit and audience interaction. Never aggression always adorable.
A stand-up comedian, actor, and producer, Nathan, has performed in Auditoriums, Bars, Comedy Clubs, and Draft houses across the country.
Some achievements include: a Finalist in the 2018 San Diego Comedy Festival, featured on Amazon Prime, Gilda’s LaughFest, Co-Founder and Co-Producer of the Sno Jam Comedy Festival, and Host of The Town Crier Podcast.
NO DRINK MINIMUM!

BHS Homecoming Football Game vs. Yankton
2022-09-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats at the homecoming football game!

University Plains Speedway - Scarecrow Shootout
2022-10-01 | University Plains Speedway, 1942 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
More information to come!

Fancakes at Wooden Legs Brewing Co.
2022-10-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Bring your appetite and enjoy Fancakes before the Jackrabbit home football games at Wooden Legs Brewing Company in downtown Brookings, South Dakota. Bring your entire family and enjoy FREE pancakes to start your day! This is an all-ages event, featuring blueberry and apple pancakes. Free will donations will be accepted and donated to our weekly community partners.

SDSU Equestrian Team Yellow and Blue Scrimmage
2022-10-01 09:00 | DeHaan Equestrian Center, 1823 US-14 BYP, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the SDSU Equestrian Team at the DeHaan Equestrian Center!

SDSU Family Weekend Collections Storage Tours
2022-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Visiting for SDSU Family Weekend? Stop by the Agricultural Heritage Museum to see our exhibits or stop by our collection storage building north of the museum and take a behind the scenes tour of part of our large artifact collection. Both the museum and collection storage tour are free and open to the public. For more information on Family Weekend, visit https://www.sdstate.edu/familyweekend.
